Textile News

Textile Exchange and it’s members believe that there is an necessity for cotton to be produced and used more sustainably not only to reduce its burden on the environment, but also as a pathway to life millions of people out of poverty. Cotton is also an important rotational crop for smallholders and the cash income it creates is vital for … Read More

Textile Exchange has just launched a new website focused on textiles made from sugars, biomass and plant oils – AboutBiosynthetics.org – along with an accompanying “Quick Guide to Biosynthetics“. In the future, we could be wearing clothes made from sugars, plants, algae, fungi and bacteria. Even today, our shirts could be made from sugar cane and our stockings from castor … Read More

Textile Exchange announced on November 8, 2017 that the language, content and best practices of its Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) will be used by two key Argentina organizations as a basis for the outreach to and training of regional farmers. This represents the first time Textile Exchange—a global non-profit that promotes the adoption of preferred fibers, integrity and standards and … Read More

Kering and Textile Exchange published two comprehensive guides on the organic cotton trade today in order to provide a blueprint for companies sourcing organic cotton, and incorporating it into their supply chains. As easy-to use tools, the guides demonstrate best practices and sourcing models for a more responsible trade. Overall, the guides lift much of the burden off of sourcing … Read More

Written by Ashley Gill, Textile Exchange’s Senior Manager of Integrity | Originally posted on Outdoor Research You might notice a blue logo on our website and hangtags for some of your favorite cold weather gear, labeled Responsible Down Standard (RDS). Products with this logo comply with RDS, an important certification for the humane practices and processes of collecting down insulation. We invited … Read More

This article is posted on Sourcing Journal Online | By Tara Donaldson Whether it’s circularity, reducing microfibers polluting the world’s oceans or using more materials with less environmental impact, sustainability is front and center in the apparel sector, and brands that hadn’t been on board are joining the party. Because the industry—and the consumer—now demands it. That much was clear at … Read More

By Karla Magruder | Founder, Fabrikology International Folks, I think we need to focus. There are too many conferences for the textile industry. If they are not solely focused on sustainability they always have at least some environmental talks or “green” suppliers. Are we to target conferences like we target sustainability projects? Focus on those your company has deemed a … Read More

Original article published via Lenzing AG Carved in Blue | November 2, 2017 — Tricia Carey | Director Global Business Development – Denim at Lenzing Fibers Textile Exchange is celebrating its 15th year and at its 2017 Textile Sustainability Conference in Washington, D.C., October 9-11th, participants shared their goals and ideas on how to accelerate sustainable business … Read More

23 more of the world’s most renowned clothing and textile companies, including Burberry, Adidas, Kathmandu and Timberland today pledged to use 100% sustainable cotton by 2025[1]. 36 major brands and retailers have now signed up to the 100% by 2025 pledge, including four of Forbes magazine’s list of the world’s ten largest global apparel brands[2], and three of the top … Read More